The Baker University women’s basketball team lost to William Woods University 54-50 Saturday.
The Wildcats led 20-18 going into halftime, however, weren’t able to stay ahead of William Woods.
Senior Aubree Gustin led the team with 12 points and 10 rebounds. Following close behind was senior Audrey Bryant, with 10 points and seven rebounds, and senior Emily Gibson with eight points and six rebounds.
“Defensively, we were really good,” head coach Susan Decker said. “We held them at about 50 points and William Woods was averaging about 70, so that was good.”
Decker also praised senior Courtney Goodrum for her work on the court.
“(Courtney) played with a lot of desire and intensity,” Decker said.
The team continues to struggle with turnovers. Baker had 26 turnovers against William Woods.
Decker said the team has played some difficult teams and needs to stay positive and continue to work hard.
“We’ve got to work on just the little fundamental things that have haunted us the past week and a half or so,” Decker said.
The Wildcats play Tabor College at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Collins Center.